Eye of the Duck: A Film Podcast

By Dom Nero and Adam Volerich | Morbid NetworkTV & Film Film History

Eye of the Duck: A Film Podcast episodes

September 27, 2021School of Rock (2003)
The very wholesome and good SCHOOL OF ROCK is on Netflix now, so we used this opportunity as an excuse to rewatch the film and devote our last episode of September to it.
Big announcements about October/November to come soon!!!!
References:
Lessons Learned in School of Rock
15 Years Later: The Oral History of School of Rock
A Brief History of ‘School of Rock’, The Best Music Movie of the 21st Century
Box Office Mojo

Credits:
Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, produced, by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.
This episode was edited by Dom Nero.
Our theme song, Snowflake, is written by Jesse Lewis and comes from his album, Atticus. You can find out more about Jesse at JesseLewisMusic.com.
Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich, you can purchase her work at society6.com/francescavolerich.
If you'd like to advertise with us, or sponsor us, please email: [email protected]

And next time you watch a movie, remember to keep your eye on the duck.

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1 hr 19 min
September 20, 2021Speed Racer (2008) with Jonathan Kramer (The Eric Andre Show)
We're so stoked for THE MATRIX 4 that we had to do an episode on a Wachowski film. This week we talk about SPEED RACER and what video editing is like when there are no rules, with Adult Swim and ERIC ANDRE SHOW editor, Jonathan Kramer.
Rex Racer was right!!

References:
The Making of Speed Racer
Speed Racer to Become a Film
Speed Racer is Back on Track
Joel Silver in IGN
Speed Racer Film Funds
Speed Racer Casting
Sony F23 Brochure
Box Office Mojo

Credits:
Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, produced, by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.
This episode was edited by Dom Nero.
Our theme song, Snowflake, is written by Jesse Lewis and comes from his album, Atticus. You can find out more about Jesse at JesseLewisMusic.com.
Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich, you can purchase her work at society6.com/francescavolerich.
If you'd like to advertise with us, or sponsor us, please email: [email protected]

And next time you watch a movie, remember to keep your eye on the duck.

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1 hr 29 min
September 13, 2021Spider-Man 2 (2004)
This week, we talk Sam Raimi, Marvel's upcoming NO WAY HOME, Alfred Molina, Spider-Variants, and the one, true Spider-Man of our generation– the brilliant (but lazy) Tobey Maguire in SPIDER-MAN 2!! Hello, Peter.
References:
Tobey Maguire and Alfred Molina in IGN
Sam Raimi for BBC
VH1 Goes Behind Spider-Man
Tobey Maguire's Screen Test
Danny Elfman in CHUD via Force.net
Craft Services Podcast
Credits:
Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, produced, by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.
This episode was edited by Dom Nero.
Our theme song, Snowflake, is written by Jesse Lewis and comes from his album, Atticus. You can find out more about Jesse at JesseLewisMusic.com.
Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich, you can purchase her work at society6.com/francescavolerich.
If you'd like to advertise with us, or sponsor us, please email: [email protected]

And next time you watch a movie, remember to keep your eye on the duck.

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1 hr 36 min
August 30, 2021The Endless Xenomorph Summer with Sarah Welch Larson (Becoming Alien)
This week we bid farewell to our son (the Xenomorph) with Sarah Welch Larson, author of "Becoming Alien: The Beginning and End of Evil in Science Fiction's Most Idiosyncratic Film Franchise."
This is a podcast about movies, and the scenes that make them special. Usually on our show, we explore a film we love, a new release, or ask our guests to bring a movie they can’t wait to talk about. But this week, and throughout the summer, we’re devoting our show to 20th Century Fox’s Alien Franchise.

Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-01:19)
Introducing Sarah Welch Larson (01:19-07:52)
Exploring the Alien Franchise through a feminist theological lens (07:52-22:42)
Good Science Fiction (22:42-27:14)
Sexuality in Alien Resurrection (27:14-32:37)
Sarah's Eye of the Franchise (32:37-38:45)
Adam's Eye of the Franchise (38:45-44:48)
Dom's Eye of the Franchise (44:48-50:56)
Vs. Predator (50:56-54:04)
Ranking the Aliens (54:04-56:01)
Adam's Ranking (56:01-01:01:30)
Sarah's Ranking (01:01:30-01:06:07)
Dom's Ranking (01:06:07-01:12:44)
Goodnight Sweet Prince (01:12:44-01:21:48)
Outro (01:21:48-01:24:09)
Sarah's Work:
Becoming Alien: The Beginning and End of Evil in Science Fiction's Most Idiosyncratic Film Franchise (Signed Paperback)
Becoming Alien: The Beginning and End of Evil in Science Fiction's Most Idiosyncratic Film Franchise (from the Company)
Women, Aliens, and Dangerous Things: Female Bodies in Alien 3
I Thought You Were Dead: Resurrecting the Alien Franchise as a Farce
Look on My Works, Ye Mighty, and Despair

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Find us online at:
www.EyeOfTheDuckPod.com
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd.
Credits:
Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, produced, by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.
This episode was edited by AJ Fillari.
Our theme song for Xenomorph Summer is lovingly ripped from Jerry Goldsmith’s Alien score, with some elements from Elliot Goldenthal’s soundtrack for Alien 3 sprinkled in.
Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich and was adapted from an illustration by Roisin Marsh.
You can purchase Francesca's work at society6.com/francescavolerich.
You can support Rosin's work at: https://t.co/X888U1R1vv?amp=1 and support them: https://ko-fi.com/alopex
If you'd like to advertise with us, or sponsor us, please email: [email protected]

And next time you watch a movie, remember to keep your eye on the duck.

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1 hr 25 min
August 23, 2021Alien Covenant (2017) with Scott Wampler (The King Cast)
This week we investigate Ridley Scott's "Alien Covenant" (2017) with Scott Wampler (The King Cast), and search for the scene at its center.
This is a podcast about movies, and the scenes that make them special. Usually on our show, we explore a film we love, a new release, or ask our guests to bring a movie they can’t wait to talk about. But this week, and throughout the summer, we’re devoting our show to 20th Century Fox’s Alien Franchise.

Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-01:19)
Introducing Scott Wampler (01:19-02:18)
What we talk about when we talk about Alien Covenant (02:18-20:34)
A brief and incomplete history of Alien Covenant (20:34-31:56)
Scott's Scene (31:56-43:20)
Dom's Scene (43:20-48:21)
Adam's Scene (48:21-58:47)
Closing Thoughts (58:47-01:13:33)
Outro (01:13:33-01:06:16)
Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!
Find us online at:
www.EyeOfTheDuckPod.com
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd.
Credits:
Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, produced, by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.
This episode was edited by Dom Nero.
Our theme song for Xenomorph Summer is lovingly ripped from Jerry Goldsmith’s Alien score, with some elements from Elliot Goldenthal’s soundtrack for Alien 3 sprinkled in.
Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich and was adapted from an illustration by Roisin Marsh.
You can purchase Francesca's work at society6.com/francescavolerich.
You can support Rosin's work at: https://t.co/X888U1R1vv?amp=1 and support them: https://ko-fi.com/alopex
If you'd like to advertise with us, or sponsor us, please email: [email protected]

And next time you watch a movie, remember to keep your eye on the duck.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
1 hr 17 min
August 16, 2021Prometheus (2012)
This week we investigate Ridley Scott's "Prometheus" (2012), and search for the scene at its center.
This is a podcast about movies, and the scenes that make them special. Usually on our show, we explore a film we love, a new release, or ask our guests to bring a movie they can’t wait to talk about. But this week, and throughout the summer, we’re devoting our show to 20th Century Fox’s Alien Franchise.

Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-01:19)
What we talk about when we talk about Prometheus (01:19-35:50)
A brief and incomplete history of Prometheus (35:50-50:27)
Dom's Scene (50:27-68:11)
Adam's Scene (01:08:11-01:23:04)
Closing Thoughts (01:23:04-01:43:28)
Outro (01:43:28-01:45:10)
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References:
Gizmodo - 10 Things You Didn't Know About the Making of "Prometheus"
Rejects - 40 Things We Learned from the ‘Prometheus’ Commentary (For those without Blu-Rays)
A Ghost Story - Monologue
IGN - AVP Killed Alien 5
Find us online at:
www.EyeOfTheDuckPod.com
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd.
Credits:
Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, produced, by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.
This episode was edited by Dom Nero.
Our theme song for Xenomorph Summer is lovingly ripped from Jerry Goldsmith’s Alien score, with some elements from Elliot Goldenthal’s soundtrack for Alien 3 sprinkled in.
Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich and was adapted from an illustration by Roisin Marsh.
You can purchase Francesca's work at society6.com/francescavolerich.
You can support Rosin's work at: https://t.co/X888U1R1vv?amp=1 and support them: https://ko-fi.com/alopex
If you'd like to advertise with us, or sponsor us, please email: [email protected]

And next time you watch a movie, remember to keep your eye on the duck.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
1 hr 46 min
August 09, 2021The Green Knight (2021)
This week we are taking a quick (but mythical) detour away from Xenomorph Summer to explore some stunning scenes in one of 2021’s most ambitiously layered films, THE GREEN KNIGHT.
Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-00:36)
Eye of the Duck at the Movies (00:36-05:03)
What we talk about when we talk about The Green Knight (05:03-18:39)
What happens in this movie? (18:39-50:05)
A brief and incomplete history of The Green Knight (47:19-50:05)
The Scenes (50:05-01:21:02)
Outro (01:21:02-01:22:26)
References:
Director David Lowery on The Green Knight’s Eerie Influences
SXSW 2020 canceled due to coronavirus
Fantasy Epic ‘The Green Knight’ Starring Barry Keoghan Filming in Ireland
Credits:
Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, produced, by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.
This episode was edited by AJ Fillari.
Our theme song, Snowflake, is written by Jesse Lewis and comes from his album, Atticus. You can find out more about Jesse at JesseLewisMusic.com.
Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich, you can purchase her work at society6.com/francescavolerich.
If you'd like to advertise with us, or sponsor us, please email: [email protected]

And next time you watch a movie, remember to keep your eye on the duck.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
1 hr 23 min
August 02, 2021Alien Isolation (2014) with Andy Kelly (PC Gamer)
This week we investigate Creative Assembly's "Alien Isolation" (2014) with Andy Kelly (PC Gamer), and search for the scene at its center.
This is a podcast about movies, and the scenes that make them special. Usually on our show, we explore a film we love, a new release, or ask our guests to bring a movie they can’t wait to talk about. But this week, and throughout the summer, we’re devoting our show to 20th Century Fox’s Alien Franchise.

Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-02:22)
Introducing Andy Kelly (02:22-03:30)
What we talk about when we talk about Alien Isolation (03:30-34:28)
A brief and incomplete history of Alien Isolation (34:28-47:43)
For the fans/fan service (47:43-52:23)
Andy's Scene (52:23-57:51)
Dom's Scene (57:51-01:00:28)
Adam's Scene (01:00:28-01:07:17)
Closing Thoughts (01:07:17-01:08:21)
Outro (01:08:21-01:10:46)
References:
Andy Kelly: The Making of Alien Isolation
Andy Kelly: Alien Isolation's Lost Intro Sequence
Andy Kelly: Why I love the Lo-Fi Tech of Alien Isolation
Andy Kelly: What I want from Alien Isolation 2
Andy Kelly: Addressing Criticism of Alien Isolation
Why Sigourney Weaver Returned as Ripley in Alien Isolation
18 Things We Learned About Alien Isolation
Blade Runner captures the atmosphere of the movie perfectly

Find us online at:
www.EyeOfTheDuckPod.com
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd.
Credits:
Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, produced, by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.
This episode was edited by Dom Nero.
Our theme song for Xenomorph Summer is lovingly ripped from Jerry Goldsmith’s Alien score, with some elements from Elliot Goldenthal’s soundtrack for Alien 3 sprinkled in.
Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich and was adapted from an illustration by Roisin Marsh.
You can purchase Francesca's work at society6.com/francescavolerich.
You can support Rosin's work at: https://t.co/X888U1R1vv?amp=1 and support them: https://ko-fi.com/alopex
If you'd like to advertise with us, or sponsor us, please email: [email protected]

And next time you watch a movie, remember to keep your eye on the duck.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
1 hr 11 min
July 26, 2021Spaceballs (1987) with Griffin Newman (Blank Check with Griffin & David)
This week we investigate Mel Brooks' "Spaceballs" (1987) with Griffin Newman (Blank Check with Griffin & David, Masters of the Universe: Revelation, The George Lucas Talk Show, The Tick), and search for the scene at its center.
This is a podcast about movies, and the scenes that make them special. Usually on our show, we explore a film we love, a new release, or ask our guests to bring a movie they can’t wait to talk about. But this week, and throughout the summer, we’re devoting our show to 20th Century Fox’s Alien Franchise.
Intro (00:00-01:19)
Spaceballs? (01:19-03:06)
Introducing Griffin Newman (03:06-03:30)
What we talk about when we talk about Spaceballs (03:30-54:23)
A brief and incomplete history of Spaceballs (54:23-01:26:06)
Griffin and Adam's Scene (01:26:06-01:36:08)
Dom's Scene (01:36:08-01:42:23)
Closing Thoughts (01:42:23-01:58:16)
Griffin the Lunchbox! (01:58:16-02:06:19)
Outro (02:06:19-02:08:41)
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References:
Spaceballs: The Documentary
Spaceballs (1987) - In Conversation: Mel Brooks & Thomas Meehan Interview
Behind the Scenes Mel Brooks Star Wars Spoof Movie
Mel Brooks in the AV Club
John Hurt in the AV Club
Bill Pullman in The Hollywood Reporter
Find us online at:
www.EyeOfTheDuckPod.com
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd.
Credits:
Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.
This episode was edited by AJ Fillari.
Our theme song for Xenomorph Summer is lovingly ripped from Jerry Goldsmith’s Alien score, with some elements from Elliot Goldenthal’s soundtrack for Alien 3 sprinkled in.
Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich and was adapted from an illustration by Roisin Marsh.
You can purchase Francesca's work at society6.com/francescavolerich.
You can support Rosin's work at: https://t.co/X888U1R1vv?amp=1 and support them: https://ko-fi.com/alopex
If you'd like to advertise with us, or sponsor us, please email: [email protected]

And next time you watch a movie, remember to keep your eye on the duck.

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2 hr 9 min
July 19, 2021Aliens vs. Predator Requiem (2007) with Warren Chao (Pop Culture Party People)
This week we investigate The Brothers Strause's "Aliens vs. Predator Requiem" (2007) with Warren Chao (Pop Culture Party People), and search for the scene at its center.
This is a podcast about movies, and the scenes that make them special. Usually on our show, we explore a film we love, a new release, or ask our guests to bring a movie they can’t wait to talk about. But this week, and throughout the summer, we’re devoting our show to 20th Century Fox’s Alien Franchise.

Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-01:19)
Warren Returns (01:19-01:39)
What we talk about when we talk about AVPR (07:34-26:22)
A brief and incomplete history of AVPR (26:22-33:39)
Pushing Boundaries (33:39-36:08)
The Scenes (36:08-56:27)
Closing Thoughts (56:27-01:08:47)
Outro (01:08:47-01:11:32)
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References:
How Hollywood’s ‘Alien’ and ‘Predator’ movies reinforce anti-Black racism
'AVP-R': The Strause Brothers Strike Back
'ALIEN VS. PREDATOR' SEQUEL'S R-RATED SECRETS REVEALED: 'BREAKING RULES IS A GOOD THING'
Find us online at:
www.EyeOfTheDuckPod.com
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd.
Credits:
Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.
This episode was edited by Dom Nero.
Our theme song for Xenomorph Summer is lovingly ripped from Jerry Goldsmith’s Alien score, with some elements from Elliot Goldenthal’s soundtrack for Alien 3 sprinkled in.
Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich and was adapted from an illustration by Roisin Marsh.
You can purchase Francesca's work at society6.com/francescavolerich.
You can support Rosin's work at: https://t.co/X888U1R1vv?amp=1 and support them: https://ko-fi.com/alopex
If you'd like to advertise with us, or sponsor us, please email: [email protected]

And next time you watch a movie, remember to keep your eye on the duck.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
1 hr 12 min

About Eye of the Duck: A Film Podcast

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A podcast about movies and the scenes that make them special. Each week, hosts Dom Nero and Adam Volerich explore a movie by finding the scene at its core–what David Lynch calls an "Eye of the Duck"…